Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Bored Panda is a leading tech-driven media and entertainment company producing uplifting content in 17 languages. They are seeking a Senior Asset's Illustrator to create illustrations for an animated YouTube series for kids, collaborating with a vibrant international team and following specific art styles and guidelines.
Responsibilities
• Create illustrations for props, backgrounds, characters, and other elements in a cartoon style tailored for young children (kindergarten and pre-school age)
• Follow predetermined art styles and visual guidelines provided by the Lead Artist or Supervisors
• Translate 2D artwork into logical 3D turnarounds (e.g., front, ¾, side, back views)
• Work with vector-based software (such as Adobe Illustrator) and Adobe Photoshop to produce high-quality illustrations
• Respond to and implement feedback efficiently in a fast-paced, iterative environment
• Collaborate actively with a remote, international team, contributing to visual consistency and creative problem-solving
• Maintain visual consistency across assets and help organize and track stylistic details
• Support the animation pipeline with artwork optimized for cut-out animation
• Meet deadlines and deliver assets with a high level of attention to detail
Skills
• At least 2 years of experience in creating Illustration for Kids (kinder, pre-school, preferable)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to respond quickly and actively in a fast paced environment
• High level of visual memory in order to help to keep things organized and on mind
• Being able to follow instructions and be able to get the point with key elements as viral props
• Being able to create art works for props, backgrounds and other elements in cartoon style for young kids with the art style and features requested
• Being able to receive and work on feedback given by the Lead Artist/Supervisors
• Ability to work in a high level of iterations and feedbacks environment
• Creating works using vector based software (eg: Illustrator)
• Being able to do a logical 3D turnaround with a 2D drawing (e.g: front, ¾, side, ¾, back)
• Ability to work proactively, independently and reliably under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment, with a high level of organization and attention to detail
• Illustration Skills (ability to follow a pre-determinate art style)
• Ability to work with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop
• Knowledge of cut out animation
• English proficiency
Benefits
• Flexibility to work fully remotely
• Collaboration with a diverse, international team of talented individuals
• A supportive and encouraging work environment
• The opportunity to contribute and grow with a new project
Company Overview
• Bored Panda is an art, design, and photography community for creative people. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in Vilnius, Vilniaus Apskritis, LTU, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.boredpanda.com/.
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